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Giving other people the power to control how you think, feel, and behave makes it impossible to be mentally strong. Do any of the points below sound familiar?

You feel deeply offended by any criticism or negative feedback you receive, regardless of the source.

Other people have the ability to make you feel so angry that you say and do things you later regret.

You’ve changed your goals based on what other people have told you that you should be doing with your life.

The type of day you’re going to have depends on how other people behave.

When other people try to guilt you into doing something, you reluctantly do it, even if you don’t want to.

You work hard to ensure other people see you in a positive light because much of your self-worth depends on how others perceive you.

You spend a lot of time complaining about people and circumstances that you don’t like.

You often complain about all the things you “have to” do in life.

You go to great lengths to avoid uncomfortable emotions, like embarrassment or sadness.

You have difficulty setting boundaries, but then feel resentful toward people who take up your time and energy.

You hold a grudge when someone offends you or hurts you.

Can you see yourself in any of the above examples? Retaining your power is about being confident in who you are and the choices you make, despite the people around you and the circumstances you’re in.